Bosch Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 to the stock exchanges, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The filing, submitted by V. Srinivasan, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, adheres to Regulation 34(2)(f) of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. The report highlights the company's strategic focus on sustainability across its value chain, including climate action, water stewardship, and circular economy principles.

The company identified climate action and climate change adaptation as both a risk and an opportunity. Bosch aims to cut its scope 3 emissions by 30% in absolute terms by 2030 compared to the baseline year 2018. For FY 2025-26, the company reported total scope 3 emissions of 6.72 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, a marginal increase from 6.65 million tonnes in the previous year. Total scope 1 emissions stood at 9239.17 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent, while scope 2 emissions were zero.

Operational and Financial Metrics

Bosch Limited reported that the sale of automotive products contributed 88.88% to its total turnover, while the sale of consumer goods (power tools) contributed 9.16%. The company operates 6 plants and 36 offices nationally, alongside 1 international office. The Board of Directors comprises 8 members, with female representation at 25%. Key Management Personnel also have 25% female representation.

The company reported a total workforce of 3,565 employees and 5,119 workers. Female employees constitute 13% of the total employee strength, while female workers make up 10% of the total workforce. The median remuneration for female employees was ₹19,02,000, compared to ₹25,09,251 for male employees. For workers, the median remuneration was ₹6,24,749 for females and ₹13,57,409 for males.

Environmental Performance

Bosch's energy consumption from renewable sources increased to 590.23 Tera Joules in FY 2025-26 from 568.32 Tera Joules in the previous year. Total energy consumed stood at 668.29 Tera Joules. Water consumption intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 2.85 KL/million ₹ from 3.11 KL/million ₹ in the prior year. The total waste generated was 11,800.27 metric tonnes, with 6,219.96 metric tonnes recycled and 2,69.57 metric tonnes re-used.

Social Impact and CSR

The company spent ₹5,914,237 on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects during the year, benefitting 399,070 individuals. Key thematic areas included skill development, sustainable mobility, integrated community development, and healthcare. Notably, 90% of the beneficiaries under the BRIDGE skill development program were from vulnerable and marginalized groups. The company also addressed 12 shareholder grievances and 38 employee grievances during the year, with 1 and 1 pending resolution respectively.

Bosch has announced that Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited became its wholly owned subsidiary effective July 1, 2026. This development follows the completion of all closing actions stipulated in the share purchase agreement executed on April 8, 2026. The move consolidates the chassis systems business directly under Bosch Limited, strengthening its operational footprint in the Indian automotive components industry.

Transaction Details

The transition to a wholly owned subsidiary status was finalized upon the conclusion of the agreement. The company had previously intimated the exchanges regarding the progression of this transaction through letters dated April 8, 2026, May 11, 2026, and June 10, 2026.

Compliance and Operations

Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited will henceforth comply with all statutory requirements applicable to a wholly owned subsidiary of a listed company. The intimation was submitted to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. The acquisition marks a strategic step in aligning the chassis systems operations with Bosch Limited's broader business structure in India.